changing tailgates
Senior User
Joined: May 2008
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From: Near KC Missouri
Tools... Lets see, I think that you can remove it with out any tools. You might have to take a couple bolts out where it hinges. But I really don't think so. It's been a while since I popped one off.
Yes the 89 Tailgate will fit fine. The difference in your year range truck between 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton is not in the body, it's in the drive train and power train as well as the suspension.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Yes the 89 Tailgate will fit fine. The difference in your year range truck between 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton is not in the body, it's in the drive train and power train as well as the suspension.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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The tailgate comes right off without tools. The two cables snap off the truck bed, and then holding the open gate, you pull one side away from the truck. I think this is the passenger side. Then slide it a couple of inches to the passenger side, and the drivers side comes off. Lots easier with a helper, but doable by yourself.
Good Luck Frank
Good Luck Frank
